NYC: HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz, New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series will hold it's 40th Anniversary Gala on Valentine's Day, February 14th at 8:00 pm at THE TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (199 Chambers Street, NYC - 212-220-1460). The event will feature performances by Barbara Carroll with Jay Leonhart; Bria Skonberg, with Ken Peplowski ; and Harlem Blues and Jazz Band. Barbara Carroll is an elegant pianist, composer and vocalist long recognized as one of the premier players of swinging jazz piano and expressive vocals. Her inventive piano playing and totally unique vocal sound leads her into transforming any composition into her own art with her trade-mark emotional directness and respect for the tune, its lyrics and it's many possibilities. Barbara will be accompanied by the witty and superior jazz bassist Jay Leonhart. Originally from Western Canada, Bria Skonberg is a trumpeter, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader taking New York by storm with her "red-hot" trumpet playing and "soul sultry and innocent sweet" voice. Ken Peplowski's virtuosity - not only is he an outstanding clarinetist and saxophone player, but he's also a charismatic entertainer who has been delighting audiences for over 30 years with his warmth, wit, and musicianship. The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band has as its main concept to keep significant side-men of the Classic Jazz Period working and not forgotten. It features Joey Morant-Trumpet, Fred Staton-Tenor Saxophone, Art Baron-Trombone, Zeke Mullins-Piano, Jackie Williams-Drums, Bill Wurtzel-Guitar, and Michael Max Fleming-Bass Special guests will include pianist Ehud Asherie, 22 year old sax phenon Steven Frieder and current Basie Band drummer Marion Felder. A very special highlight for the 40th anniversary will be the saxophonist Fred Staton (the brother of Dakota Staton) will celebrate his 98th birthday. Call for cover/minimum information.copyright 2011-13 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - YOU ARE WELCOME TO POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW
